Appalachian Forest Plants & Trees on the Mountains 2 Sea trail
A gentle introduction to the world of foraging
Join us for a walk through an Appalachian Oak Hickory Forest as we learn how to identify plants & tree around us and gain valuable experience, hands-on, with whatever we find on our adventure together! We will move at a steady pace & I am certain you will come away from this experience with valuable skills and lifelong plant allies.
Learn more about Mason Oak at http://www.friendofplants.com
DIRECTIONS TO LOCATION
From Asheville-
drive up the BRParkway until the BullGap Exit & sign for weaverville, turn left onto Elk Mountain scenic parkway. You will see cars off the road at the first switchback. Park here.
From Weaverville-
take Reems creek to right turn on ox creek, drive 4 miles up to the BRP. Once you make it to Elk MTN Scenic Parkway, turn left through the open gate towards the BRParkway. After the first switchback, you should see cars parked on the roadside – park here. If you get to the parkway you went too far.
EVENT DETAILS – please read!!
We will walk the Mountains to Sea (MTS) with Mason and Enjoy Your Life! He is an experienced forager and wild foods teacher. He will show you what kind of plants, trees & mushrooms are growing around you, if they are edible or medicinal, what they might teach us, and how they might be connected with the bigger picture of life on this beautiful planet, Earth.
Dress appropriately to walk and move around the forest.
Bring a basket or bag and knife if you’d like to harvest some tasty edibles.
Children are definitely welcome and encouraged!
Dogs are okay if well behaved.
I suggest bringing a notepad and pencil.
Having a camera/phone can help you remember what we identify on our walk.
You can take photos and video of plants and we ask that you might share them on the meet-up event page. Ask permission for photos of people.
Bring water if you need it.
Bring any medicine that you may need and bring ANYTHING you will need to TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
Bring your curiosity, an open mind and a willingness to learn – I’ll see you there!